Soma Dol 350 mg (Carisoprodol Tablets)

Soma-Dol 350 mg- Introduction

Soma-Dol 350 mg is an FDA-approved medication marketed as a muscle relaxant. It is a brand version of the active compound Carisoprodol. It is categorized as a Schedule IV controlled substance meaning it has a lower risk of abuse.

Composition Of Soma-Dol 350 Mg 

Active ingredient – Carisoprodol

Inactive ingredients – Tribasic calcium phosphate, starch, alginic acid, aspirin, potassium sorbate, and magnesium stearate.

Uses And Benefits Of Soma-Dol 350 Mg

Soma-Dol 350 mg is used to provide relief from the discomfort associated with acute painful musculoskeletal conditions such as stiffness, muscle spasms, muscle tension, and rigidity. 

Benefits Of Soma-Dol 350 Mg 

• Carisoprodol (Soma-Dol 350 mg) effectively provides relief from acute musculoskeletal conditions.

• Soma-Dol 350 mg can help people get the rest they need by easing muscle-related sleep disturbances.

Soma-Dol 350 Mg Dosage

Soma-Dol 350 mg should be taken three times a day and at bedtime for up to two or three weeks. Before taking this medication consult a healthcare provider. 

Always consult a doctor before starting or adjusting the dosage of Soma-Dol 350 Mg. 

Soma-Dol is also available in other dosage strengths such as Soma-Dol 500 mg and Soma-Dol 750 mg. 

Direction To Use 

• Take Soma-Dol 350 mg at the same time every day.

• Take one medicine at a time and swallow the medication with water. 

• Do not break or cut the medication.

• Follow all the instructions of your doctor while taking this medicine. 

Side Effects Of Soma-Dol 350 Mg 

3 most common side effects that can occur with the use of this skeletal muscle relaxant are – 

• Headache

• Dizziness

• Drowsiness

Talk to your doctor right away if you have any serious adverse effects. Serious side effects of Soma-Dol 350 mg and their symptoms can include the following – 

• Heart problem, signs can include – flushing of the face, fast heartbeat, and low blood pressure, which may cause fainting. 

• Nervous system problems, symptoms can include – feeling irritated or agitated, seizures, shakiness, and trouble making your muscles move the way you want them to. 

• Stomach problems such as pain in the abdomen, nausea, and vomiting. 

• Blood problems such as a reduction in white blood cells or other blood cells, these problems raise your risk of infection. 

Drug Interaction

Soma-Dol 350 mg has the potential to interact with other vitamins, medications, or herbs you may be taking. To avoid drug interactions, your doctor should manage all your medications carefully.

Examples of medications that can cause interactions with Soma-Dol 350 mg are as follows.

• Benzodiazepines, such as alprazolam, or flurazepam.

• Opioids, such as oxycodone, hydrocodone, codeine, or morphine.

• Tricyclic antidepressants such as nortriptyline, doxepin, amitriptyline, or imipramine.

• Meprobamate

• Omeprazole or fluvoxamine. 

This drug interaction can make your medication less effective, cause unwanted side effects, or increase the action of a particular drug. 

Proper Storage And Disposal

• Soma-Dol 350 mg should be stored at room temperature in an air-tight container away from heat and moisture. 

• Keep the medication away from kids and pets.

• The best way to dispose of unused or expired Soma-Dol 350 mg is to drop off the medicine at a drug take-back site, location, or program immediately. 

• You can also dispose of the medication by throwing it in the trash in a sealed packet. 

Precautions 

• The use of Soma-Dol 350 mg is not studied in people older than 65 years therefore, it shouldn’t be used in people of this age group.

• Children younger than 17 years should not take this skeletal muscle relaxant. 

• Breastfeeding women should not take this medication without proper consultation with a doctor. 

• This drug is metabolized in the liver and if you have any liver disease then your body may process this drug more slowly as a result this may cause more side effects. To prevent this, your healthcare provider may prescribe you a lower dosage of this medication. 

• Soma-Dol 350 mg causes drowsiness therefore only operate heavy machinery once you know how this medication affects you. 

Note – Before taking Soma-Dol 350 mg make sure to consult a healthcare provider.